The Company

Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturing business known for delivering high-quality products and operating within a fast-paced, high-performing environment. With continued growth and strong demand across their operations, they are seeking an experienced Production Planner/Scheduler to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

The Role

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand and operational targets
• Work closely with the production team to ensure efficient workflow, capacity planning, and resource allocation
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules in line with changing priorities and constraints
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability aligns with production plans
• Identify and resolve scheduling issues, minimising downtime and improving overall efficiency
• Maintain accurate planning data, reporting, and system updates to support decision-making

Your Background

• Proven experience in a Production Planner/Scheduler role within an industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and workflow coordination
• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing settings with changing priorities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across production, procurement, and operations teams
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key planning role within a busy manufacturing site in Clayton. Offering a competitive salary package, this 12-month fixed-term contract also presents a strong opportunity for extension based on performance and business needs. You’ll be joining a collaborative team environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on production efficiency and outcomes.

If this role interests you, please APPLY or contact Hannah Nellist at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7407 to discuss further.

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